Our weekly slot in which we point you in the direction of
other happenings and events in our great city. A new exhibition, a gig, a
museum, a pop-up-shop – the best of London within a few minutes of aLondon
Walkswalking tour.

If you do one other thing in London this week, why not
help to SAVE London?

We've listed them before on this London Spy page – and we'll keep doing so because we believe them to be among the most important organisations in London. If you
do one other thing in London this week, please pledge your support to the East
End Preservation Society and the Save Norton Folgate campaigns.

Our historic East End is under threat from property
developers. Every voice counts against the march of the bulldozers…

And here's an eloquent video introduction to the East End
Preservation Society…

Walking & Footwear News

The Daily Constitutional
Editor writes…

Last Saturday I lead
(and blogged about) three London Walks in one day, taking around 24,000 steps
across the face of London in my beloved Doctor Marten boots. Here they are,
pictured at around 10:00p.m last Saturday heading home on the tube.

The DM is 55 years old
this year. Here's a great post from Bustle about the history of this fine shoe…

Built more for
function than fashion, it must have seemed unlikely back then that DMs would
become such an enduring fashion staple. In the late 1970s, Dr. Martens were
cited as standard police footwear in the U.K. as the oil resistant soles made
them suitable for dealing with traffic accidents. The boots were also popular
with factory workers and builders due to their practical, sturdy nature.

P.S London Walker (and classic film blogger) Vanessa B: There are bookshop recommendations in this podcast. Hope you find 'em useful!

Thanks for reading!
Over the next few days we've got a whole load of Literary London stuff coming
up on The Daily Constitutional – and the next London Walks Podcast will go live
too. Stay in touch! London Spy will return next week

A
London Walk costs £10 – £8 concession. To join a London Walk, simply meet your
guide at the designated tube station at the appointed time. Details of all
London Walks can be found at www.walks.com.

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